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Matelea cordifolia
Matelea cordifolia (A. Gray) Woodson
Sonoran Milkvine, Talayote
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)
Synonym(s): Rothrockia cordifolia
USDA Symbol: MACO27
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Stems twining, up to about 6 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: White or tinged green or pale rose.
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Mountains, canyons, rocky slopes, desert scrub, by water courses.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Matelea cordifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Matelea cordifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Matelea cordifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-17Research By: CBR